SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Description of Courses
Required (45 units)
LIS 51 Introduction to Library and Information Science 3 units
Philosophy of librarianship and information service.
LIS 55 Collection Development 3 units
General principles of selection, acquisition, collection evaluation and weeding; formulation of collection
development policies.
LIS 61 Cataloging and Classification I 3 units
Principles and functions of descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging and classification using Sears List of Subject
Headings and Dewey Decimal Classification.
LIS 62 Cataloging and Classification II 3 units Prereq: LIS 61
Application of the principles in subject headings and classification using Library of Congress Subject Headings
and Library of Congress Classification, other classification systems using new technologies.
LIS 64 Indexing and Abstracting 3 units
Principles and concepts of indexing and abstracting.
LIS 71 Information Resources and Services I 3 units
Introduction to reference resources and bibliographic databases; the use of computers in reference and
information service
LIS 151 Library Management I 3 units
Basic theories and principles of management for effective library service.
LIS 152 Library Management II 3 units Prereq: LIS 151
Theories and principles of management as applied to various types of libraries and information centers.
LIS 160 Information and Communications Technology in LIS I 3 units
Theories, principles, components and issues of ICT and its applications in LIS.
LIS 161 Information and Communications Technology in LIS II 3 units
Fundamentals of Information Storage and Retrieval Systems, Database Management Systems and Programming
in LIS.
LIS 181 Field Assignment Prereq: 30 u. of LIS courses including LIS 64
Practical training to gain insight into the various phases of library work. 6 units to be taken in 2 semesters.
LIS 190 Statistical Techniques in Library & Information Science 3 units Prereq: Any Math skills
course
Statistics for the analysis of research data in library and information science.
LIS 199 Research in Library and Information Science 3 units
Principles, methods and problems of research with practical application to librarianship and information science.
LIS 200 Thesis 3 units
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LIS Electives (18 units)
LIS 72 Information Resources and Services II 3 units Prereq: LIS 71
Evaluation and use of Philippine and Asian reference resources.
LIS 114 Literature for Children 3 units
Historical and critical study of library materials for the reading abilities, interests and needs of children; principles and
problems in selection.
LIS 115 Literature for Young Adults 3 units
Selection and evaluation of library materials suitable for young people in relation to their development and interests.
LIS 120 Introduction to Legal Information Sources 3 units
Overview of the legal system and legal literature, organization of legal literature, reference services in law libraries, and
characteristics and needs of users of legal information.
LIS 121 Introduction to Methods of Legal Information Research 3 units
Methods and techniques for searching legal literature, including computer-assisted legal research (CALR).
LIS 131 Media Materials and Technology 3 units Prereq: LIS 55, 61, 71
Evaluation, acquisition, organization and use of media materials and technology in libraries and information centers.
LIS 140 Health Sciences Literature 3 units
Introduction to health and medical sciences literature, including medical informatics resources.
LIS 141 Introduction to Methods in Medical Information Research 3 units
Methods and techniques of searching for health/medical literature, with emphasis on the use of new information and
communication technologies (ICTs).
LIS 158 Marketing Library and Information Services 3 units
Fundamentals of marketing and public relations as applied to libraries, information centers, and information consultancy
services.
LIS 163 Analysis and Design of Library and Information Systems* 3 units Prereq: LIS 161
Application of the principles, techniques and tools of systems analysis and design to library and information systems.
LIS 164 Telecommunications and Networks for Library and Information Science 3 units Prereq: LIS 161
Use of telecommunications and networks for information access and dissemination for library and information science.
LIS 166 Programming and Database Structures in LIS* 3 units Prereq: Math 11 or equivalent; LIS 160, LIS 163
Principles and concepts of programming for library and information systems; introduction to database structures.
LIS 170 Introduction to Archives and Records Management* 3 units Prereq: Junior standing (completed 27 units of BLIS required courses)
Concepts, principles and practices in archives and records management.
LIS 171 Archives Principles and Practices I* 3 units Prereq: Junior standing (completed 27 units of BLIS required courses)
Appraisal and acquisition of archives and their arrangement and description using national and international standards and
formats applicable to archives.
LIS 172 Archives Principles and Practices II* 3 units Prereq: Junior standing (completed 27 units of BLIS required courses)
Reference, promotion, documentation and administrative requirements of archives.
LIS 173 Introduction to Archives Conservation* 3 units Prereq: Junior standing (completed 27 units of BLIS required courses)
Conservation of archival records.
LIS 198 Special Topics 3 units (May be taken more than once)
Developments, issues, trends, and prospects in library and information science.
* Approved in the 116th University Council Meeting of UP Diliman, Quezon City, December 13, 2010
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